San Sebastián Film Festival Hangs On Through Spain's Crisis"Ticket sales have been hit by a VAT increase, while state spending on the industry has been slashed by 30% and production has dropped by two-thirds. Still, ... it's managed to keep its funding from Madrid untouched. The regional government actually increased its contribution by £200,000, such is the Basque country's enthusiasm for an event that brings it rare global attention."
The Guardian (UK) 09/24/12